Joanna’s Blog
“Yes…and;” A Path to Stronger Recital Repertoire
The secret to effective programming rests in a “Yes…and” approach. Recital performance can and should check the boxes of our standard repertoire from well-respected composers across time. Our audition traditions demand that we know this repertoire, and someone who has not performed it may find themselves at a disadvantage at a future audition or competition. The standard repertoire has much to teach us, but it is not enough on its own.
97 Tubas Later: Lessons from Jeju
The Jeju International Brass and Percussion Competition welcomes competitors from across the world to the small, South Korean island every August. Featuring a live first round followed by second and final rounds, the schedule also allows competitors time to interact...
Introducing the Tuba and Euphonium Christmas Companion
A new set of holiday carols scored for two euphoniums and two tubas, with optional additional instruments, and improvised percussion welcome.
New Works Premiere at the International Women’s Brass Conference in Japan
Among the repertoire presented in Mito City, Japan for the 2024 International Women’s Brass Conference were two new works for solo brass by Joanna Ross Hersey. Mountain of the Cloistered Mind was composed for tuba and electronic track for Dr. Gretchen Renshaw James,...
Session on Researching Women Brass Players Presented by HBS Membership Secretary at the 2024 Music by Women Festival
Originally posted on historicbrass.org Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, Mississippi hosted the 7th annual Music by Women Festival in March 2024. Held in Kossen Auditorium in the historic Poindexter Music Hall, built in 1905 and home to the Department of...
UNCP Music Professor Honored with International Composition Award
Originally posted on UNCP.edu Dr. Joanna Hersey, professor of music and associate dean of Student Success and Curriculum for the College of Arts and Sciences at UNC Pembroke, was honored at the International Tuba Euphonium Conference held May 29-June 3 at Arizona...
Leadership and Music Discussion on “All the Hats We Wear” Podcast with Scott Snow
I very much enjoyed this podcast with music therapist and podcaster Scott Snow, on his All the Hats We Wear Podcast We talked about my life and career, and balancing the different hats, how I view the importance of my daily warm-up routine, and much more! Thank you...
From Conflict to Creativity: UNCP Professor Provides Veteran Support
Dr. Joanna Hersey, associate dean for the College of Arts and Sciences and professor of Music at UNC Pembroke, participated in a special event in Washington D.C. held at the Library of Congress.
UNCP Professor Joanna Hersey Presented with Leadership Award
Dr. Joanna Hersey, associate dean of Student Success and Curriculum for the College of Arts and Sciences at UNC Pembroke, was presented with the Susan Slaughter Award for Leadership at the 2022 International Women’s Brass Conference held at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas.
New Music for a Digital Journal Release
I am so pleased to share BRAVERY 6, which is the UNC Pembroke College of Arts and Sciences annual digital journal, highlighting the scholarship of faculty across the college.
Dr. Joanna Hersey Appointed New Associate Dean in College of Arts and Sciences
After an open search and much consideration, we are pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Joanna Ross Hersey to fill our newly created position of Associate Dean of Student Success and Curriculum.